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The Portland daily press., 1887-05-10
THE OLD DOMINION.
Statement Regarding the Finances
Of the State.

RICHMOND, Va, May 9.-The joint cor
ference on the State debt ended to-day The
subcommittee of the Virginia debt commits
sioners had a three hours session tonight
and agreed upon areport to be submitted to
the General Assembly tomorrow. From
this it appears that the last proposition of
the bondholders' representatives was that
they should have the principal sum of $685.
SS7,CS3. This amount was reached by de-
Quoting from the debt of the State Riddle
berger bonds held by the State amounting to
$2,24o,co0; bonds comprised in the literary
fund amounting to S1,179,C00 bonds held by
the board of public works, $163,cC0; the
debt due the United States government,
$1,300,0Co, and further deduction of $2,-
629,OC0 bring 10 per cent. of the States debt,
evidence Of which they claimed has been
lost, and for which no demand would prob
ably be made in the future.
In addition they demanded in cash from
the State the sum of 81 ,002, GEO. being 40 per
cent. of 60 per cent. of the arreages of inter-
est on consol and 1C-40 debt. They also. de-
manded that new bonds should be exempt
from all taxation, State, county or corpora
tion; that the coupons should be tax receiva-
BILE; that all expenses incurred or to be in
CURED in connection with the present nego-
tiation and settlement should be paid by the
State and after the expiration of ten years
the consent of the council of foreign bond
hondholders. To these demands the legisla-
tive committee respond by saying in sub
stance that the propositions named were
wholly unsatisfactory. and would be reject
ed by the people. the committe, however,
still anxious to reach an agreement, pre-
sented as an ultimatum ON their part the
proposition that the principal of the
debt be fixed approximating $25,c00, 600
to be capitalized upon terms hereafter to be
agreed upon and to include all bonds held by
the State. The bonds are to run for five
years at 3 per cent. to be redeemable at the
pleasure of the State after 10 years, the ques-
tion of security left open for further nego-
tiation. After the receipt of this communi-
cation from the legislative committee the
bondholders representatives modified their
proposition only so far as to exclude the
bonds held by the sinking fund commission
ers Q,179,0o0) proposing that such bonds
should share with them their ratable part of
nominal interest charge of SSC6,cc0. They
further emphatically declined once for all
any negotiations that would involve any re-
duction of the capital of consol and 10-40
bonds so as to bring the total amount within
S25,e0oCC0 A general disagreement was the
result,
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-10
THE CLARK TRIAL.
The Testimony In the Case All In.

WIscAssET, May 9.-The trial of Clark for
the shooting of Groves drew large crowd
at the court room today. Captain Clark was
on the stand nearly all the forrnoon. He
testified to Groves threatening him several
times and to his coming to tie house twice
before the night of the shooting and making
disturbance. He gave an account of the
shooting. He said that he fired twice, once
In the air and then at Groves.
Mrs. Groves, mother of the murdered man,
was on the stand and produced some notes
found on her sons person from his divorced
wife. One was for secret meeting and eau
TONED him against being seen.
Drs. Brown and Cushman were the most
important witnesses In the afternoon. The
principal point was that they saw no glass
broken from the window the night of the
shooting, and would have noticed it if it had
been broken. 1t appeors that Clark admit
ted to DR.. Cushman indirectly that he knew
Groves that there was but one shot fired on
that night
Groves wife testified before the grand jury
that her father had threatened to shoot
Groves within year. He said that if Groves
came around again he would shoot him. The
testimony is all in and the pleadings will be-
gin in the morning.
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as a witness, could hold action for eompensa-
tion against the magistrate.
The attorney general opposed the amend
ment.
James Street, Homerule Radical. moved to
report progress. A.
the amendments to the first section snould
first be dealt with.
Mr.. Morley supported the motion:
A scene of disorder ensued, ending In
division which resulted in reJectlon OF the
motion, 249 to 176.
Mr.. Healy asked the government 10 state
their views ON his amendment.
Mr. Smith replied that their answer mad
been given. He then moved for cloture.
The motion was adopted, 249 to l7O.
Mr.. Chamberlain having returned, tne
Unionists will now determine what amend
ments they will propose to the crimes bill,
especially with regard t0 the clause proyid-
ing for change Of venue to London.
Mr.. Healy's amendment was rejected, $50
to $50.
Mr. Labauchere moved to report progress
The motion was rejected, 248 TO l70.
Robert Wallace. member for East Edin-
burch. Home Ruler, moved that the Chair-
man leave the chair.
Mr.. Conybeare, Radical, supported the
motion.
Mr.. Smith again proposed clOture. Car
Mr.. Wallaces motion was negatived, 245 to
162.
Mr. Smith moved to put the question on
the whole remaining portion Of the first sec
tion of the bill.
At 4.3o o'clock in the morning the House
is still sitting.
Eventually Smiths cloture motion was put
and agreed to, progress was reported amid
loud cheers.
Bradlaugh has inaugurated movement in
favor Of a second reading Of the Oaths bill.
Lord Harrington and the bulk of the
Unionists decided to support the movement.
LONDON, May 9.-The Queen today re-
ceived at Buckingham Palace the London
Corporation which called by appointment
to present her Majesty jubilee address on
behalf of the city. In response the Queen
said: 81 thank you for this renewal of your
assurance of loyalty, and attachment TO my
throne and person. 1t gives me great salts
faction in looking back on the history Of my
reign, to recall how much its prosperity is
owing under God, to the sound sense and
good feeling of my subjects, and to the SYM
pathy uniting the throne and people.
trust that under the Divine blessing this
cordial sympathy may remain unbroken."
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-10
The Rush Of immigration.

NEW YORK, May 9.-The foreign agents of
the various transatlantic steamship compa-
nies trading with this city have advised the
commissioners of emigration that the great
exodus of steerage passengers from Ireland
and Scotland the past month is nothing as
compared to that which will take place after
June 1st. The reports State that at the pres
ent time nearly 20Cco families, total of
65,000 persons, have purchased tickets for
America. The demand for tickets has been
so great that one or two of the lines were
obliged to refuse passages to several patches
of intending emigrants. One of the compa-
nies, to keep faith with the engaged passen-
gers. will have to forward several thousands
by steamers of opposition lines.
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DYING IN MISERY.
The Desperate Struggles for Life
Made by the Vancouver Miners.

NANAIMo, b. c., May 9-Thirty-fve
bodies were recovered from the wrecked
mine Sunday. A shovel was found on which
was written with chalk: Thirteen hours
and now dying in misery. John Evans"
Evans was % years old. The writing proves
that the men or some Of them were conscious
thirteen hours after the explosion. Some
may have survived longer. All the bodies
were found in No. level. The men had
come as far as the half way switch and
found cave-in and the air bad. They had
then set to work with picks and shoyels and
barricaded the passage to shut out the after
damp. Then they returned to the air shaft.
where the fire damp caught them and all
spccumbed. They had tried to barricade
this passage also. but did not succeed very
well. They had made desperate struggle
for life. Most Of the faces, however, wear a
peaceful expression. The fire Is now nearly
under control, and it is hoped that all the
bodies will be recovered within few days.
Eleven funerals took place Sunday. Nine
were in one procession.
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TANKERvILLE cHAMsERLAYNE
Sums UP His Views on the Proposed
Acknowledgements Yacht Race.

NEW YORK, May "a despatch to the
World from London quotes Tankerville
Chamberlayne's views ON the proposed Ar
row-Mayflower race. He says: "My propo-
sition may be summed up as follows: l will
give cup if the MayAower or any other
American one-masted yacht visits US this
year, such cup to be sailed for by cutters
centrc-boards and the usual allowances. Also
will do my best towards getting yacht
club committee to admit centre-board vessels
without restrictions. The Albert Club does,
| believe, give such a cup and the course is
out at sea. Some American journals have
commented rather unfairly upon my rules.
| think it should be known that the centre
board clause and nearly all others were ad-
yised and dictated by the Secretary of the
Yacht Racing Association of Great Britain" "
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-10
The New Haven Bunco steerers.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, May 9.--John H.
Burton, the second bunco steerer arrested a
month ago for attempting toifeece w. j. At
water and other venerable residents by the
sweat board game, and who was bound over
to the Superior Court in S6500 bonds for trial
by Herman f. Smith, well-to-do grocer OF
this city, who has ample security for the re-
sponsibility assumed, providing Burton does
not appear for trial in June. 1t is not
thought that he or his pal, George Harris, re.
for trial. Consequently the treasury Of New
Haven county will be increased by ovei
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NOTES.

At Waterville, Saturday, the Colby Uni
yersity nine defeated the Maine State Col
lege by a score Of IS TO 3.
The Haverhills have what they call a
phenomenal pitcher whom they intend to
put in the box against the Portlands today.
His name Is Carter.
Games today-Haverhill at Portland, Bos-
ton at Manchester, Lynn at Lawrence,
Lowell at Salem.
Barber injured himself in the game Friday.
so that he is all lamed up and has to 60 with
a cane.
Thursday win be ladies' day at the Port
land grounds.
The indianapolis base ball directors yes
terday secured the services Of Larry Cor
coran, once a famous pitcher of the Chicago
nine, TO take Kirby's place in the box.
The players to compose the Dover, N. h,
base ball club were selected yesterday and
are as follows: Captain and shortstop. NJ.
j. Laughlin; catcher, M. Falyey; first base.
James Baxter; second base, M. G. Mullen
third base, John Gilmore; pitcher, Patrick
Grady; pitcher and left field, Daniel Hayes
pitcher and right field, James Cassidy; centre
field. John Kelly; left field, William Sum-
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Bowdoln College.

The league opens next Saturday at Bruins
wick and will be without doubt one Of the
most exciting struggles the two colleges have
had.
The Bowdoin Y. NJ. c. A. closed very
prosperous year last Thursday. The follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
President-P. f. Marston, 'SS'
Vice President-C. Il. Hersey, 80:
Corresponding Secretary II. q. jackson, 80.
Recording Secretary-F. L. bennett, 80.
Treasurer-W. j. Weeks, 80.
President Gates Of Iowa College addressed
the students at the Sunday afternoon chapel.
who will represent the college at the Inter
collegiate Athletic Society, comes OIL Thurs
day of this week.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-10
Lynch Law in North Carolina.

TARBoRo, N. c., May 9-Ben Hart, col
ored, 10 years old, was lynched Saturday
night, for an attempt to assault 16 year old
white girl, April 27. A placard was attach
ed to the body, with these words written
thereon: 1--WE hang this man not in passion,
but calmly and deliberately. with sense of
the responsibility we assume. We take ex-
ecutive power in this case and hang this man
in accordance with the unwritten law of the
land, because the written law provides no
penalty adequate to his crime, and, be it un
derstood, we have done this act and will re-
peat it under similar provocation." Signed
''People's Committee" The negro poiiti-
clans are bitter and indulge in threats, but
no trouble is feared.
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PoRTLANDs

Earned runs-PorLands, Z; HayerhiIIs, 3. Two
base hits-Andrus, Dickerson. Thayer (2l. Dawn
Total base hits-Portlands, IS; haverhills, Ib.
Left on bases-Portlands, s.; Haverhills, 12.
8. First base ON balls-Portlands, O Hayerhills,
6. Struck out-Thayer, Clarkson, Berry (2),
Doyle (2). Wild pitches-Yingng, l Lady, l..
Double plays-Lally and Mccain; Hatfield. An
drus and Schoeneck. Hit by pitched ball-Andrus,
Clarkson Time Of game-2h. 40m. Umpire
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the FREsHET DOWN EAST.
No Communication Yet With ST.
John by RaiI-More Serious Trouble
on the Penobscot.

BANGOR, May 9.-The train which started
this morning on the European branch of the
Maine Central, was unable to get beyond
Oldtown on account of the washouts, and re-
turned to this city. The water continues to
fall at the water works dam.
A special to the Commercial. dated Malta
wamkeag, at 9 O'Clock, ,saysa man has just ar
rived from North Twin dam, and reports five
gates of the dam had been carried away and
other extensive damage done.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-10

The Peppereu mill of Biddeford has just
declared an extra dividend of $500 share.
The payment of this extra dividend will en-
tail an expenditure of about half million
dollars, and it is said that the books OF the
company will then show surplus OF nearly A. y
understood, has been aecumulating for a long
term of years, and is not the immediate re-
suit. Of any very great recent profits from the
business.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-10

Suicide at Saco.

SAco, May 9.-Albert Hooper, a middle
aged farmer of Saco, locked himself into his
barn Monday morning, and committed sui
eide by hanging. His relatives have no
knowledge of the cause of the deed. He was
prominent member of the Methodist
church. He was unmarried.
Fire at Canaan.
SKowHEGAN, May 9.-The residence of
Eugene Goodridge, at Canaan, burned on
Friday night; loss $3.50; insurance $50.
Warren's Board of Health.
THoMAsToN, May 9.-The selectmen of
Warren have appointed the following board
of health DR.. j. NJ. Wakefield, William
Cutting and Ben. Libby.
Fire at Searsmont.
CAMDEN, May 9.-The house and barn be-
longing to Sprague Wing in Searsmont vii
lage, were destroyed by fire Sunday night
Loss $2cco.
Accident to a Schooner.
RocKLAND, May 9.-Schooner f. A. Pike
of Calais, bound to New York with lumber,
went ashore on Hay Island, near White
Head, Saturday. She got off with the help
of the life crew, made temporary repairs and
proceeded.
Overstocked Markets.
RoeKLAND, May 9.-The Knox county
manufacturers have suspended lime ship
ments to Boston and New York until the
oath inst, on account of the overstocked
markets.
Killed by chIoroform.
| LEWISTON, May 9.-Frank Corson died in
Fields dentist rooms in Auburn this after
noon. Chloroform was administered by DR..
Andrews and six teeth extracted. He was
apparently recovering from the influence of
the chloroforn, when he gasped and died
Immediately No blame is attached to eth
er the dentist or physician.
Tired of Life.
SEBEC, May 9.-Bert Smith, about 90 years
old, son Of Alonzo Smith of Orneville, com.
mitted suicide by shooting himself in the
head and region of the heart. He was found
dying in the woods near his home this after
| noon. Ill health was the cause of the rash
| act.
| Burned Down.
| BELFAST May 9.-The dwelling house,
stable and other adjoining buildings of Jud
son Knights at Searsmont were burned al
an early hour Monday morning, insurance
S1C0o.
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Violating the LIQUOR LAW.

FALL RIVER, Mass, May 9.-In spite of
mo license it is evident large quantities of
and Order League today issued an appeal to
citizens asking for assistance from EVERYONE
who desires the law enforced The city gov
ernment and members of the police force are
urged to greater exertions to rid the city of
dram shops, and In preventing the sale of
liquors.
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DIED IN PRISON.
A cherryfieId Murderer's Life at
Thomaston Ended.

THoMAsToN, May 9.-Chester Cunning
ham of Cherryfeld, who, in fit of jealousy,
cut the throat of his mistress in street OF
that town while she was returning home
from religious meeting, accompanied by
another man, and who was committed to the
Maine State prison for the MURDER in 1882,
died in prison Monday morning, of consump-
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AT CHICAGO.
other Games Yesterday.

At Cincinnati -Cincinnatis. IS; Clevelands
two.
At Springfeld-Springhelds, 20; Water
burys. u.
At New Haven-Hartfords. ID; New
Havens, 6.
At Bridgeport, Conn -Bridgeports. II;
Danburys, 10.
At Princeton, N. J.-Harvards. 3; Prince
tons, 1.
At Jersey City-Torontos, 5; Jersey citys,
one.
At Newark-Hamiltons 8; Newarks, 0.
At Binghampton, N. Y.-Binghamptons,
16; Buffalos, 9.
AT Memphis-Mepphis. 1s; New Orleans.
six
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Genuine Kentucky ceIerity,

LOUISVILLE, KY. May 9.-Mrs Sophia
morning for divorce. At O'Clock her petit
tion was granted. AT 4 o'clock she obtained
a marriage license. At o'clock she was
again bride. Her first husband, who she
married seven years ago. deserted her in ten
days, and she has not heard from him snce
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-10
THE DOMINION.
The Estimate of Expenses for the
Fiscal Year.

mates of expenditures for the next fiscal year
ending June Both, 1888, presented this after
noon, show total Of $35, ,000,o00 an increase
of $S,o00,0O0. There has been general cut
ting down of expenses in the departments,
but the increase in due to the amount re-
quired to build the Sault Ste. Marie canal,
$1,0c0,0C0. 100000 is to be spent on the
Welland Canal in deepening it uniformly to
IA feet
Marine News.
HALIFAX, N. s., May .9.-The schooner
Tiber is reported total loss at Rocky Bay,
G. B., and the crew has arrived at Louisburg.
The steamer Paola, from New York for
Sydde Z BE- rpds a 1aaf SIn Put IN tonight foT
heavy drift ice off Canso yesterday, and in
trying to get clear had a number of her bow
plates broken. The steamers fore compart-
ment is full of water.
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Political.

The plan Of the Cleveland .men in Penn
sylvania as disclosed by one Of them is to
combine against Randall and control the con-
vention for Cleveland without the ex-
Speakers aid.
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Pensions Granted.
WASHINGTON, May 9-Pensions have been
granted to residents of Maine as follows:

Patrick Colgan, original.
jeremiah SDea-, increase, Calais.
Aaron A. haskell, increase, South China.
Zenas b. Rogers, increase, Dover.
Abram j. Meader, increase, Weeks Mills.
George +. Wilson, increase, Centre Sidney.
BENJAMIN Mixer, increase, SearspOrt.
AdOlphus w. Doe, increase, China.
Eben G. Small, Jr., increase, Lubec.
Levi NJ. Poor, increase, Augusta.
G0rham J. Black, increase, R0ckland.
Joseph w. Ridley, increase, BANGOR.
Frederick b. Sweetser, increase, Phillips.
Cyrus B. Whittier, reissue, Winthrop.
stephen T. Hadley, reissue, Waldo.
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THE wEATHER.

WASHINGTON. May 10.
The indications for Maine are generally
warmer. light variable winds. generally
soqtheFiy; fair weather.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-. MAY 8. 1887
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An Order From President Cleveland.
The President has issued the following
order today:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,

WASHINGTON, May ., 1887.
The executive officers and departments at the
u @ Pe cosed ~ noop p%Sf the
18th inst. to enable persons employed therein to
attend the exercises at the unyeing of the statue
of the late President Garfield, and employees in
such offices and departments. who desire to ac-
company organizations TO watch they belong, in
the parade the exercises proceeding on that Gay
of the heads of their respective offices or depart
ments, also be granted such leave Of absence as
may necessary for that purpose. Members of the
Society of the Army OF Cumberland desiring to
attend any meeting of such Society on Wedues-
day, the 11th inst, may by special permission Of
ces, be excused from duty during the hours on
the day said meetings may be held.
(Signedl GROVER CLEVELAND.
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Yesterdays games lessened the distance
between the Portlands and the head Of the
list considerably. The Boston Blues losing
at Lowell puts them but few figures above
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-10
Hyatt Not Offered the Treasurer
ship.

hyatt was not appointed United States
Treasurer this morning, as his friends claim
ed that he would be, and it is stated at the
White House that the position has not been
rendered to him. He simply came here to
confer with the President. The extensive
movements have not benefited him.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-10
The Steamship umbrIa,

New YORK, May 9.-The Cunard steam
ship Umbria arrived off the bar at 6.13
o'clock Saturday night, and has been obliged
ia remain there ever since. Ii the fog lifts
tide between and 10 o'clock and reach her
pier about noon Her masts were taken off
todao by steamer sent from the city, but
owing to the heat and the regulations, no
passengers could be brought ashore at that
are Mrs; Lawrence Barrett and daughter.
Bishop Ireland and William O'Brien. To
night the density of the fog increased
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-10
LoMELLs. 16: RLuEs. IL

At Lowell 3,OcO persons yelled themselves
hoarse, swung hats and handkerchiefs until
their arms were tired yesterday as they saw
the Lowells defeat the Boston Blues. The
visitors struck batting streak at the start
and rolled up four runs, two earned, and
after whitewashing Lowell for two innings
felt sure of the game. Doyle opened the
third by getting base on balls, and the
heavy hitters Of the Lowells followed with
opportune hits, which with fielding errors by
the Blues yielded seven runs. Manning's
home run in the first was clean one. Hig-
gins made long hit to the centre field fence
In the ninth. The score:
LoweilsIa;; :::;..,....o 9 Z 9 / / 9 ? 5-1s
Base hits-Lowells, II I; Boston Blues. Is. En-
rors-Lowells, Is; Boston Blues, Is. Pitchers
Doyle, Gardiner and Clare.
AT MANCHESTER.
Innings. ........1 s %
Manchesters. o pa
Salems ..............1 o o O.
Base hits-Manchesters, 10; Salems, 12. Errors
--Manchesters, 81; Salems 20. Pitehers-Man-
chester. NJ. MeDernott and Fersoni Salem,
Phinney.
Innings. .........1 2 3 8 Z 8 o
Lawrences ...1 o o o. 8
Base hits---Lynns. Is; Lawrences, o. Errors
and Stone, Montell and Murphy.
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Work has been resumed on the Hudson
river tunnel at New York after four wears
suspension. One hundred men are at work
The tunnel win now be rapidly pushed to
completion II VIII be used by all railroads
trains will run through to the union depot in
the vicinity Of Washington square, In New
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MEDICAL ROOMS
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